This role is responsible for leading the group's budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis processes, providing strategic insights that support informed decision-making and long-term value creation.
The successful candidate will oversee financial planning across schools, central functions and support divisions, while strengthening financial visibility, governance and data integrity.
The role combines commercial insight with strong technical capability, including financial modelling, scenario analysis, and performance reporting. In addition, the role will lead and develop a team of finance professionals, embedding consistency and continuous improvement across FP&A processes and systems.
Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.
Key performance areas
Own and drive the annual budgeting process across schools, central functions and support divisions; develop detailed financial models for revenue and cost structures; consolidate group budgets aligned with strategic objectives including learner growth, margin optimisation, and capital allocation
Manage monthly rolling forecasts reflecting updated enrolments and cost dynamics; analyse variances between actuals, budget and forecasts, providing clear and actionable insights; monitor key performance drivers including learner growth, retention, pricing, and operating cost trends
Provide forward-looking insights, including early identification of risks and opportunities; perform scenario and sensitivity analysis to support decision-making; monitor performance at central office and school level (operating surplus, margins, etc.)
Partner with Executive Heads, Business Managers, and central teams to support strategic and operational decision-making; evaluate pricing strategies and their financial impact; support investment decisions including new school developments, expansions, and strategic initiatives
Deliver monthly management reports with clear insights and commentary to leadership; develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs tailored to an education environment; ensure consistency, transparency, and comparability of reporting across all schools
Build and maintain robust financial models for new school developments, capacity planning, and long-term strategic plans; perform sensitivity analysis on key variables; support long-term financial planning, capital allocation, and funding decisions
Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of financial planning data; strengthen governance and controls over budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes; drive improvements in financial systems, data quality, and reporting capabilities
Lead, mentor and develop the FP&A team consisting of operational finance managers; manage team performance, deliverables, and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications, experience and skills
Bachelors Degree in Finance (CA(SA) with a proven academic track record highly advantageous)
8+ years relevant experience in a similar finance role, with proven experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling
Proven experience in managing staff and strong communication skills
Experience on Dynamics NAV and/or Dynamics D365 advantageous
Experience in TM1 advantageous
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Financial modelling, strong analytical skills, and ability to analyse and solve problems
Excellent written and verbal communication, accountability, attention to detail, and concern for order, quality and accuracy
Ability to be decisive and show initiative; good time management and adherence to deadlines; highly motivated self-starter and team player
Valid drivers licence
Clear criminal record
Closing date: 18 June 2026.